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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Toyota Corolla Cross - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 31700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Mazda 3 Hatchback

Toyota Corolla Cross

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Hatchback has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31700 £. That’s a price difference of around 7157 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla Cross manages with 4.90 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

Corolla Cross

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 3 Hatchback has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 186 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Cross is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Corolla Cross is hardly perceptible lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1419 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Cross offers slightly more room – 425 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Cross a bit takes the win – 560 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Toyota Corolla Cross shows itself to be barely ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £31,700
Corolla Cross

Toyota Corolla Cross

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 L
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Mazda 3 Hatchback
Toyota Corolla Cross

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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Toyota Corolla Cross

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The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 35500 £
Price
31700 - 41900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
Curb weight
1380 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
-
Length
4460 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
-
Height
1620 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1333 - 1337 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Hatchback have?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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